Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,820kg and digs 1.94m (6.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,820kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.94m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2,580mm maximum |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,820kg
- you want one that digs 1.94m (6.5ft) deeper
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,820kg and digs 1.94m (6.5ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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